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Mining poses a threat to this fish

Sharath S. Srivatsa Craters on the banks of the Cauvery affect Deccan Mahseer's spawning area It is one of the largest freshwater game fish Construction boom in Bangalore blamed GALIBORE (Ramanagar dt): Past midnight, the chugging of tractors carrying men and shovels punctuates the tranquillity of the forest. In an hour or two, shadowy figures furtively fill the tractors with fresh sand, which are quickly then driven away from the scene, leaving behind deep craters on the banks of the Cauvery.

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